KUHN VBP 2160 User manual

Original instructions
ZNA082GB B
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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VGRW000732 >..../ VGRV000478 >....
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ZNA082GB B
- English - 09-2013

Dear Owner
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$Dear Owner
You have purchased a KUHN machine. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvement. You will
find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that engineering skill and actual
field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only through proper care and
operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual
and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR
MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Pass
it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts. These parts are manufactured and
carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any
necessary replacements.
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About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or
changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or additions to
the equipment sold previously.
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Wear parts
Wearing parts fitted on our machines have been tested in very different situations to optimize their service life.
Nevertheless, the service life depends highly on the conditions of use (products to handle, soil, weather
conditions, etc...).
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Designated use of the machine
This machine is only designed to be used for agricultural purposes. Any use whatsoever other than the above
mentioned is not proper use. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer is liable for any damage resulting from
improper use of the machine. The operator of the machine alone is liable in this case.
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Document illustrations
The illustrations in this manual may be based on one type of machine only. However, all instructions apply to all
machines covered in this manual.
Copyright 2013 KUHN

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Contents
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Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
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Contents..........................................................................................................................2
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Delivery ...........................................................................................................................7
Check on delivery.............................................................................................................................7
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Identification of the machine.........................................................................................8
Front view..........................................................................................................................................8
Rear view...........................................................................................................................................8
Model identification plate ................................................................................................................9
Optional equipment........................................................................................................................10
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Safety.............................................................................................................................12
Description of symbols used in this document...........................................................................12
Safety instructions.........................................................................................................................13
Location and description of safety decals on the machine .......................................................26
Road safety equipment and recommendations...........................................................................34
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Machine specifications................................................................................................35
General............................................................................................................................................35
Description and glossary...............................................................................................................35
Technical specifications................................................................................................................41
Required equipment.......................................................................................................................54
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Hitching the machine...................................................................................................56
Safety...............................................................................................................................................56
General............................................................................................................................................57
Description of control elements....................................................................................................58
Manoeuvring...................................................................................................................................58
Hitching...........................................................................................................................................59

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Electrical connections...................................................................................................................64
Hydraulic connections...................................................................................................................67
Pneumatic connections.................................................................................................................73
Parking and emergency brake......................................................................................................75
Testing the machine after hitching...............................................................................................75
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Preparation for use...................................................................................................... 76
Safety ..............................................................................................................................................76
General............................................................................................................................................78
Insert the twine.............................................................................................................................102
Net roll installation.......................................................................................................................105
Scraper adjustment......................................................................................................................109
Core density adjustment .............................................................................................................110
Automatic chain lubrication system [+]..................................................................................... 111
Bale Wrapper................................................................................................................................ 111
Table adjustments........................................................................................................................112
Pre-stretcher adjustment.............................................................................................................113
Film roll installation .....................................................................................................................114
Film roll installation .....................................................................................................................114
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Instructions for transport.......................................................................................... 116
Safety ............................................................................................................................................116
General conditions.......................................................................................................................118
Machine in transport position.....................................................................................................119
Bale turner [+]...............................................................................................................................123
Wheels / tires................................................................................................................................124
Road travel check list ..................................................................................................................124
Road transport..............................................................................................................................125

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Preparations at the field ............................................................................................126
Safety.............................................................................................................................................126
Set into operating mode ..............................................................................................................127
Lower the pickup..........................................................................................................................128
Setting the crop guard.................................................................................................................129
Bale pressure................................................................................................................................130
Wrapper.........................................................................................................................................133
Baler check list.............................................................................................................................134
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Operation ....................................................................................................................135
Safety.............................................................................................................................................135
Pickup............................................................................................................................................136
Windrow dimensions ...................................................................................................................137
Swivelling the knives in and out.................................................................................................137
Bale diameter................................................................................................................................139
Mixed chamber kit [+]...................................................................................................................139
Binding type selection.................................................................................................................140
Film wrapping...............................................................................................................................143
Manual or automatic mode..........................................................................................................144
Driving...........................................................................................................................................145
Baling process..............................................................................................................................147
After the first bale.........................................................................................................................156
Re-baling bales.............................................................................................................................157
Finishing bale production............................................................................................................157
Cleaning the bale chamber..........................................................................................................158
Menus............................................................................................................................................159
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Optional equipment....................................................................................................228
General..........................................................................................................................................228
Equipment.....................................................................................................................................228

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Cleaning and care...................................................................................................... 235
Cleaning........................................................................................................................................236
Care ...............................................................................................................................................236
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Parking and storing...................................................................................................237
Safety ............................................................................................................................................237
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Maintenance............................................................................................................... 239
Safety ............................................................................................................................................239
Protection measures....................................................................................................................241
General..........................................................................................................................................241
Maintenance table ........................................................................................................................243
Complete machine .......................................................................................................................250
Bolted connections......................................................................................................................251
PTO drive shaft.............................................................................................................................253
Hydraulics.....................................................................................................................................254
Pick-up/rotor equipment..............................................................................................................257
OptiCut cutting system................................................................................................................261
Bale chamber................................................................................................................................263
Twine binder .................................................................................................................................277
Net binder......................................................................................................................................283
Lubrication systems ....................................................................................................................287
Gearbox.........................................................................................................................................289
Bale transport unit .......................................................................................................................290
Bale wrapper.................................................................................................................................292
Film cutters...................................................................................................................................297

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Satellite..........................................................................................................................................300
Bale turner [+]...............................................................................................................................304
Axle, wheels and tyres.................................................................................................................305
Brakes ...........................................................................................................................................310
Drawbar.........................................................................................................................................313
Sensors .........................................................................................................................................314
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Troubleshooting guide...............................................................................................324
Safety.............................................................................................................................................324
Safety systems .............................................................................................................................325
Malfunctions .................................................................................................................................329
Malfunctions .................................................................................................................................329
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Limited warranty.........................................................................................................367
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Appendix.....................................................................................................................369
Torque value .................................................................................................................................369
Electronic control: Terminal........................................................................................................373
Disposal of the machine..............................................................................................................389
PTO drive shaft.............................................................................................................................390
Diagrams and schemes ...............................................................................................................391
Overviews .....................................................................................................................................393
Specimen of the "Declaration of conformity"............................................................................405

Delivery
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$Delivery
1. Check on delivery
The machine is delivered fully assembled. The machine
must be checked after delivery. Check loose parts
against the following checklist. If any parts of the
machine have not been assembled or are missing,
please contact your dealer.
In case parts are missing or the machine was
damaged during transport, please immediately
contact your dealer, importer, or the
manufacturer.
Check list for parts Quantity
Operation manual 1
Spare part manual 1
Special accessories See delivery note.

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Identification of the machine
$Identification of the machine
1. Front view
2. Rear view